NPCB IN ENGLISH

                                            

                                                 NPCB IN ENGLISH

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NPCB-

 

Ø India was the first country to launch the National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) in 1976, as a 100% centrally sponsored Programme. It incorporates the earlier trachoma control programme which was started in 1968.

Ø The objectives of the programme are:

Ø To reduce the backlog of blindness through identification and treatment of the blind.

Ø To develop comprehensive eye care facilities in every district.

Ø To develop human resources for providing eye care services.

Ø To improve quality of service delivery to the affected population.

Ø To secure participation of voluntary organizations/private practitioners in eye care.

Ø To enhance community awareness on eye care .

Ø To provide best possible treatment for curable blindness available in the district/region.

Ø To set up the mechanism for referral coordination and feedback between organizations dedicated to prevention, treatment and rehabilitation

 

ACTIVITIES UNDER NPCB-

Ø Till few years ago, National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) was a cataract centred programme. However, currently it is funding for management of Diabetic Retinopathy {DR}, Glaucoma, Ocular Trauma, Childhood Blindness, Keratoplasty etc. 

Ø This program also also includes care of Squint, Low Vision, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in addition to ongoing schemes through successful Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Ø Eye donation fortnight is organized from 25th August to 8th September every year to promote eye donation/eye banking.

Ø New initiatives under this program includes-

Ø Construction of dedicated Eye Wards and Eye Operation theaters in Districts and Sub Districts Hospitals of under served areas such as in North- Eastern States, Bihar, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal etc.

Ø Appointment of Ophthalmic Surgeons and Ophthalmic Assistants in new districts in District Hospitals and Sub District Hospitals.

Ø Appointment of Ophthalmic Assistants in PHCs/ Vision Centers where they are not appointed till now.

Ø Appointment of Eye Donation Counselors on contract basis in Eye Banks under Government Sector and NGO Sector.

Ø Development of Mobile Ophthalmic Units in NE States, Hilly States & difficult Terrains for diagnosis and medical management of eye diseases.

Ø Reorientation trainings of eye surgeons, other medical and paramedical staff, school teachers and community link workers is being provided under NPCB.

Ø Cataract surgery camps are also being organized under PPP model to clear cataract backlog.

Ø Starting telemedicine in ophthalmology .

Ø Providing grant in aid for NGOs for management of eye diseases other than cataract.

Ø Strengthening of eye departments of medical college hospitals.